Residents

The City of Garland serves homeowners with a variety of services including building permits and inspections for many common home improvements. In many cases, the Building Inspection Department serves as the contact for homeowner questions regarding permits, building codes, inspections, and fees. Below are answers to some common questions regarding residential building permits and other important standards of which Garland homeowners should be aware.

Additional Resources

Home Occupation (or operating a business from your home) - In an effort to protect the safety and quality of life of Garland’s neighborhoods, the Zoning Ordinance regulates Home Occupation uses and sets forth certain standards that must be met in order to legally operate a business in a residential district.

How to Locate Underground Utilities - Before you dig, call 811 for marking of underground utilities.

Lake Ray Hubbard Subleasing Information - Residents who own property adjacent to Lake Ray Hubbard and want to use the LRH Take Area may execute a sublease agreement through the Engineering Department.

Single-Family Rental Program - The City of Garland requires all single-family rental properties to be permitted by Code Compliance and to meet minimum standards.

Citizen Complaints - If you have a complaint about construction in your neighborhood, you may submit it online for a City representative to review.